London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week. I'm not quite sure what to say to give anyone the understanding of how thrilling it was for me to experience this! London Fashion week is spread over five days, with 56 catwalk shows and 20 dazzling presentations to take place in this time. This event has been something that has been the stuff of only dreams for me, hiding between the dog-eared pages of my read and re-read vogue magazines, and gawked at over the likes of instagram and bloglovin'. Jacob surprised me with an impromptu trip to the Strand, conveniently located just around the corner from Somerset House, which holds the catwalk show space and hosts further presentations alongside the designer exhibitions. Just to be there soaking up the atmosphere was incredible. The people, the colours and the getups! Every outfit I laid my eyes on made me cringe at my own attire (I don't think I've ever seen so much Givenchy in my life!). I'm hoping to be able to attend a few events when spring fashion week comes around, keep your fingers crossed!

Smitten.

Today was one of those very beautiful, very rare sunny days! You have no idea how good it was to feel the sunshine warming my face (and my heart!). One of the things I miss most about Australia is the heat, but living in the colder weather has really helped me to appreciate the beauty of a simple sunny day. I was determined to make the most of the good weather, so we spent the morning in Covent Garden and stumbled upon this display. It was brought to life on Valentines day by the British Heart Foundation to promote the awareness of having a healthy heart (speaking of, Jacob spoiled me with dinner and a stunning- and sentimental Pandora bracelet which I adore). The towering mesh sculptures spell the word love, and in return for making a donation you receive a 'love lock' on which you write a message to your loved one and lock it to the frame, throwing away the key. They say this symbolises 'love locked forever'. I'm sure most of you can just imagine me squealing with delight at the thought of such an idea, me being the hopeless romantic that I am, and it was a lovely memory to be able to share with my Jacob. So far the sculpture has had over 8,500 love locks attached to it, raising over £28,000 for the charity. 

Covent Garden

Despite the cold, I am settling into my new home quite well. The change of pace in lifestyle compared toAustralia has been quite dramatic, but there is so much to appreciate living in a place that holds so much history. I think I can safely say that Covent Garden is one of my favourite places in London. It's busteling streets are overflowing with shops, cafes and bars and you are forever getting lost down side streets and alleys who's stores are home to the quirkiest of finds! There's such a rich culture here in London, and Covent Garden really fosters that atmosphere. Jacob and I took these snaps whilst exploring the markets and being entertained by hoards of live music and street performers.   It is such an amazing city I live in, being on the doorstep of the rest of Europe. We have an upcoming trip to Amsterdam planned which we are very excited about! I am so lucky to be here surrounded by people who love me and I am thankful for that every day.

Buckingham Palace

 I have just experienced my first week in London after waving goodbye to my beloved Australian summer! It was a bit hard to know what to do with myself this Australia day, not having access to my beautiful friends or the sun. I honestly can't recall a time where Australia Day wasn't celebrated in the usual fashion of sunny barbecues by the beach, always accompanied by many-a-beverage. My first week here has been spent both admiring my new surroundings, and mostly shopping (Oxford Circus blew my mind!). I got rid of almost everything I had to move over here with only one suitcase and start my wardrobe afresh when I arrived. Although my summer threads wouldn't have been much help to me in this climate, it has still been difficult for me to adjust to the style here. I miss being able to just throw on a dress in the morning and walk out the door without thinking. What I don't miss are the usual post-Aussie day traditions: nursing hangovers with McDonald's breakfast menu, tending to sunburn, scrubbing yourself raw until you've removed every trace of green and gold temporary tattoo you could plaster your face with... Instead, Jacob and I had plans to visit the Walk About- a pub that represents all things Aussie, but changed our minds when we rocked up to find the pub spilling over with people, already elbow to elbow. This year, we visited Buckingham Palace and I got my first glimpse of the London Eye. Not the usual Australia Day shenanigans, but still an amazing day getting acquainted with such an iconic location.

 I hope everyone at home had a good one celebrating, I miss you all!

xxx

Hello, London.

Meet snowy, the unfortunate snowman. Yes, his eyes are blueberries, and yes, his nose is a chicken strip. 

I have shed tears, dragged bags, slept restlessly, finished a book, started a new one, watched countless in flight films, stared at the pages of enough Vogue magazines to make up half a years subscription, and been driven out of my mind by a screaming child for seven and a half hours, but I have made it. I am here. After enduring what was possibly the longest 21 hours of my life in the air, I am here. And it was so worth it. Today was my first day in London, and also my first snow fall. I woke battling jet lag but couldn't quite contain my excitement after taking a peak out of my bedroom window.  I've not experienced snow before in my life, but I could not think of a better welcome! There's something about the snow that is utterly mesmerising. There is such beauty in watching it fall and flurry in the wind, in the way it blankets roof tops and gardens and has the ability to turn everything  it touches into some pristine vision that belongs on a postcard. The feeling of finally being here is so surreal, but even more so is the feeling of being back by Jacob's side. After three months apart, I'm struggling to find words to describe just how blissful it was to see him waiting for me at the airport. Never in my life had I thought I would have the opportunity to do something like this! I am so stoked to be here and so ready to make the most of this adventure!